Texas lawmaker vows to name highway after Trump as Cornyn retreats from his own effort
A Texas lawmaker has pledged to rename a highway in honor of President Donald Trump after U.S. Sen John Cornyn backed away from his own effort to do the same.
Jane Nelson, Texas’ top election official, stepping down as Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Paxtons cancel divorce trial as Senate race heats up
The public divorce trial of Ken and Angela Paxton has been canceled, just weeks before it was set to begin, according to Collin County court records.
Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the…
Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.
GOP Senate campaign arm scrubs anti-Paxton posts following runoff win
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.
Stage set for intense Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat…
Texas 2026 runoff takeaways: Trump effect in full force on election night
Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.
Cornyn pledges Republican ticket support after bitter loss to Paxton in Senate race
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he will support the Republican ticket despite his loss to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the party’s nomination.
Paxton thanks Cornyn, pounces on Talarico after big Senate win
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly turned to attack his Democratic opponent for U.S. Senate after he secured the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s runoff election.